Celestis Inc. has partnered with Odyssey Moon Limited and Astrobotic Technology, Inc to give an opportunity for the general public to rest in peace in the moon. An announcement was made by the company and was reported through Live Science that there is a plan to launch cremated human remains to the surface of the moon as soon as the year 2009.
Since the year 1997, Celestis has been sending human remains into Earth orbit. In fact they have conducted six memorial spaceflights for people from 14 nations. This include Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek actor James Duhan, Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper.
Though the price for such opportunity is quite high in the tune of $9,995. This price includes the option of watching the launch, inscription of the deceased’s name on the accompanying plaque, and complimentary scattering of the remains at sea near the launch site. However, the $9,995 value will only allow a small portion of the cremated remains to be sent to the moon. Basically just 1 gram.
For a price of $29,985 a total of 14 grams of cremated remains of two people together can be sent. Bear in mind that the price does not include cremation yet.

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